G'day Karen,
On Thu, 15 Jul 1999 23:37:00 -0400, Karen Lewellen wrote:
> i refer to the windows networking program. i started a job recently, where
> the network is windows nt. my problem is that i use a screen reader
> and while the main computer for the network is in the office, i am told that
> you cannot add a program to a particular terminal on the network.
Any terminal on a Win NT network can run a "local" program. How else
would thousands of bored executives play Microsoft Golf in their
offices without the wage slaves finding out? <grin>
You're not allowed to add your program, simply because the network
administrator has decided to make this a company policy. Just like the
policies that stipulate when you can have lunch, and which carpark is
reserved for the boss. The network administrator has done this to make their
job easier - having programs and data scattered all over a network is a
nightmare when you're backing up, or updating software. Much simpler
when everything lives on the server.
I don't know what your local discrimination laws are, but I would think
that your employer would be _required_ to adapt your work environment
and setup to suit your needs. Your network administrator may not know
this yet?
If you can't see at all then they should install a good screen reader on
your machine. And provide a spot for your guide dog if you have one!
But you will probably have to wear headphones so your screen reader's
voice doesn't annoy your co-workers.
If you can see a little bit, then remind your network administrator that
there are several options in Windows 95/98 and NT to improve legibility.
Windows 3.x has some too but I assume your workplace only runs the latest
bloatware.
Control Panel - Display - Appearance offers numerous options to change
the size and colour of the Windows fonts, icon labels, scroll bars,
titles, etc, etc. I've done this for several people with low vision so
that they don't have to put their noses on the screen anymore.
The mouse pointer can be changed through the Control Panel - Mouse -
Pointers Scheme. You could also try turning on "mouse trails".
The Control Panel - Accessibility Options seems to be targeted more at
deaf or motion-impaired users. The display tab here only offers a
limited set of the possibilities in C.P. - D - Appearance.
Your network admin should know all this anyway, but if they don't then
feel free to show him/her this message. Good luck with the new job!
cheers,
Fraser Farrell
http://www.dove.net.au/~fraserf/
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